What does Rhabdo mean in medical terms?

Rhabdo is short for rhabdomyolysis. This rare condition occurs when muscle cells burst and leak their contents into the bloodstream. This can cause an array of problems including weakness, muscle soreness, and dark or brown urine. The damage can be so severe that it may lead to kidney injury.

What does asthenia mean in medical terms?

(as-THEE-nee-uh) Weakness; lack of energy and strength.

What is Myos?

Myo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “muscle.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy.

What is Myocardi?

smooth (visceral) muscle that lines the walls of the internal organs. my/o. muscle. myocardi/o. heart muscle.

What does asthenia mean EMT?

Asthenia: Weakness. Lack of energy and strength. Loss of strength. Myasthenia refers to a loss of muscle strength, as in myasthenia gravis.

What is asthenia caused by?

According to an older article, asthenia is a common symptom of various conditions, including: nutrient imbalances, such as vitamin B-12 deficiency. sleep problems, such as sleep apnea. chronic fatigue syndrome.

What is an anterior MI?

An anterior myocardial infarction results from occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery. This can cause an ST elevation myocardial infarction or a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction.

What is STEMI?

A STEMI (ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction) is the most severe type of heart attack. A heart attack or myocardial infarction happens when an artery supplying blood to the heart suddenly becomes partially or completely blocked by a blood clot.

What is the pericardium?

The pericardium is a membrane, or sac, that surrounds your heart. It holds the heart in place and helps it work properly. Problems with the pericardium include: Pericarditis – an inflammation of the sac.

What is ST-elevation MI?

An ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a type of heart attack that is more serious and has a greater risk of serious complications and death. It gets its name from how it mainly affects the heart’s lower chambers and changes how electrical current travels through them.

Why is anterior wall MI?

An anterior wall myocardial infarction occurs when anterior myocardial tissue usually supplied by the left anterior descending coronary artery suffers injury due to lack of blood supply.

Why is ST-elevation in MI?

An acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction occurs due to occlusion of one or more coronary arteries, causing transmural myocardial ischemia which in turn results in myocardial injury or necrosis.

What is non ST elevation MI?

A non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is a type of heart attack that usually happens when your heart’s need for oxygen can’t be met. This condition gets its name because it doesn’t have an easily identifiable electrical pattern (ST elevation) like the other main types of heart attacks.

What are the 5 types of myocardial infarction?

ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) coronary spasm, or unstable angina.

Why is the ST segment elevation in STEMI?

ST segment elevation occurs because when the ventricle is at rest and therefore repolarized, the depolarized ischemic region generates electrical currents that are traveling away from the recording electrode; therefore, the baseline voltage prior to the QRS complex is depressed (red line before R wave).

What is the difference in STEMI and NSTEMI?

STEMI results from complete and prolonged occlusion of an epicardial coronary blood vessel and is defined based on ECG criteria..NSTEMI usually results from severe coronary artery narrowing, transient occlusion, or microembolization of thrombus and/or atheromatous material.

What are the symptoms of NSTEMI?

Symptoms of an NSTEMI can include:
  • Pressure or heaviness in your chest.
  • Chest tightness or discomfort.
  • Trouble breathing.
  • Pain or irritation in your neck or jaw.
  • Pain or irritation in your stomach or back.
  • Nausea.
  • Lightheadedness or dizziness.
  • Unexplained sweating.

How do you treat a NSTEMI?

Drug treatment is used for those who are low risk who’ve had an NSTEMI. Medications that may be given include anticoagulants, antiplatelets, beta-blockers, nitrates, statins, angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).